Twitter’s two Factor Authentications now Supports Third-Party Apps

Twitter has announced to added third-party app support to its two-factor authentication login feature. It means that in addition to the SMS, you can now receive the Twitter verification code via third-party apps like Google Authenticator and Authy, Duo Mobile, or similar installed on your mobile device.

“You’ll now be able to use a third party app for two-factor authentication instead of SMS text messages,” Twitter said on Thursday. These third-party apps work independently and generate codes offline to help you use the two-factor authentication.

With third-party apps like Google Authenticator, the codes disappear in about 30 seconds, making it a more secure way to verify your identify and access your account.

The micro-blogging site has given a step-by-step direction on how to use the third-party apps for verification on Twitter.

Scan the QR code that pops up, follow the instructions, and then enter the 6-digit security code.

The feature can be disciple anytime if desired. To choose between the two types of login verification on Twitter, go to Profile>Settings and privacy>Account>Security>Text message option will be on by default. Click Edit to disable the codes via SMS.

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Mohammed Mujtaba khan is an IT professional focused towards the digital world, from past ten years he is been working in many tech companies including Zapak Digital, The Mobile Store, Intel Security Group - McAfee and Tally solutions. In his free time, he loves watching Sci-Fi and fantasy movies.